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Ashurst Wood And East Grinstead South planning approval rate

Ashurst Wood And East Grinstead South ward in Mid Sussex has a 86.6% approval rate based on 82 planning decisions. Mid Sussex overall: 93.1%.

Last updated: September 2026

86.6%
ward approval rate
82
Decisions
71
Approved
11
Refused
93.1%
Mid Sussex average

Ashurst Wood And East Grinstead South is 6.5 percentage points below the Mid Sussex average, placing it among the stricter wards in Mid Sussex. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.

How Ashurst Wood And East Grinstead South compares

Ashurst Wood And East Grinstead South ward (82 decided)
86.6%
Mid Sussex overall (5,410 decided)
93.1%
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Recent decisions in Ashurst Wood And East Grinstead South

DM/26/1394
The building works consist of the main 'L' shape garage block, a four bay garage · Tue 21 Jul 2026
Approved
DM/26/1071
Removal of existing garage. Construction of side single storey extension includi · Tue 21 Jul 2026
Refused
DM/26/0769
Extension to existing Visitor Reception Building within main car park to make pr · Fri 03 Jul 2026
Approved

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Other wards in Mid Sussex

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